Week 5 knocked several fantasy managers off balance as a slate of players underperformed across QB, RB, WR, and TE. Cooper Rush and Geno Smith delivered subpar showings, while rookies and veterans at RB and WR struggled to produce consistent fantasy value. The piece flags which names are still trustable moving forward and which quantities might rebound against softer matchups in Week 6.

Targets for bounce-back potential span multiple positions, with explanations on how volume, opponent, and in-game role could shift expectations. The analysis also surfaces late-stage obvious fades and identifies sleepers who flashed upside despite disappointing Week 5 totals.

Week 5 waiver targets center on Darren Waller’s return and red-zone potential, Kenneth Gainwell’s breakout in Week 4, and Romeo Doubs’ red-zone bursts that push him into more fantasy lineups as bye weeks begin.

Giants options Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton look to absorb extra targets with Nabers sidelined, while Tre Tucker adds depth. KaVontae Turpin and Justice Hill offer deeper, multi-use upside, and Rachaad White and Marvin Mims Jr. remain sleepers for deeper rosters as rosters thin.

Week 4 fantasy scores surged with Dak Prescott, Puka Nacua, and George Pickens pacing the top of the board, while rome Doubs exploded in a red-zone torrent. Ashton Jeanty and Kenneth Gainwell headline breakout RBs, with Justice Hill and Woody Marks offering productive depth. The week produced sell-high opportunities and clear waiver-wire targets as bye weeks approach and Week 5 looms.